Belichick did say that the Colts are a team that despite their quarterback issues gameplan week-to-week for teams so there isn’t a ton of carryover on what the team does.
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In true Patriots fashion they will make their statement on the field Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium. If you had that situation going into the game, like OK this guy has got a bad hamstring, not sure whether he’d be ready to go or not, then we’re going to sit there and say, alright if the guy plays then here’s what we’re going to do. As much as it makes things tough on the media, that’s the right approach to take, because let’s be real, the amount of air pressure in the footballs is not the reason why the Patriots have dominated the Colts by an average of 29 points since Indianapolis took Luck with the No. 1 pick in 2012. “I’m glad we have him”. Allen is one of a few players who have refused to do so. “He understands what we want him to do”. “Our thoughts, the way we’re going about this – it’s a big, big game because it’s the next game”. With Manning leading the way, players such as Saturday, wide receiver Reggie Wayne, running back Joseph Addai, tight end Dallas Clark, defensive ends Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney, and defensive back Antoine Bethea had all been together for four to 12 seasons. Patriots lead the series, 46-28.
The Patriots-Colts matchup may not be a rivalry game, but it’s clear the team’s likely aren’t exchanging Christmas cards this year. Although no longer the division rivals they were in the AFC East before the 2002 realignment, the teams still meet with great regularity given their success as regular division winners and postseason contenders. Could he and his team be seeking revenge for DeflateGate in the form of a blowout win against Indianapolis on national television? While the Colts are statistically better against the run, this could be the first time this season the Patriots try to establish the running attack early on with LeGarrette Blount getting the call rather than using the spread sets with Dion Lewis in the backfield.
When the Colts met New England that November, they were 8-0. That unit may get a rare chance to run the ball and impose its will in Indy, which should only help the pass protection.
Of course, those cookies might be half-priced come Monday if the Colts don’t find a way to slow down the Patriots offense. The Colts have a deep core of risky weapons in the passing game, regardless of whether it’s Andrew Luck or veteran backup Matt Hasselbeck under center. New England is making everyone and everything (that is, any word with a “gate” on the back end) fade into bolivian right now, and it’s becoming more and more hard to keep the Patriots from the top perch in these here rankings.
If Brady had been ordered to serve his suspension, Sunday would have been his first game back. Brady has thrown 11 TD passes and no interceptions.
Wednesday we found out groceries aren’t Bill Belichick’s thing.
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Currently, Gronkowski has 20 receptions for total 375 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns on the season.
